Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Inter College

We are situated in Sandana, which is a small place in the Sitapur district. Our college, the Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Inter College, is a familiar sight for the people living in this rural area. It’s a simple brick building surrounded by fields and open space. Most of our students come from the local farming families. They walk or cycle from the nearby villages to get here every morning. We don't have any of the fancy facilities you might find in a city school. Our classrooms are basic, with wooden benches and old-fashioned chalkboards. It can get very hot in the summer and quite cold in the winter because we don't have much in the way of climate control. We just open the windows and keep going. The staff here is small, and we all know each other well. We spend a lot of time talking to parents about their children's futures. It’s a humble place, and we don't try to pretend it’s anything else. We focus on the core subjects and making sure the students are prepared for their intermediate exams. There is a lot of paperwork to manage for the state board, and that keeps us busy in the office. It’s quiet work, but it’s important for the kids in this part of Sitapur. We are just a local college doing what we can with the resources we have on hand.